Follow RT on A Lebanese judge has charged dozens of people for this month’s deadly unrest in the capital of Beirut, which saw seven people killed and more wounded in the worst street violence to have gripped the city in years. Lebanon’s state news agency said on Monday that Government…
‘Just block them’: Twitter mocked for introducing ‘remove a follower’ button
Follow RT on Twitter was both criticized and ridiculed after it announced that a feature to allow users to remove a single follower would soon be implemented, with many people wondering what the point was. The social network announced on Monday that the new feature, originally teased last month, was…
Meek Mill – Love Train Lyrics
[Intro] I only can tell you the truth Yeah, uh [Chorus] I seen so many niggas switchin’, I had to cut ’em off So many bitches actin’ different, we stopped fuckin’ raw I upped the score, I went for more, shit, I’m like, “It’s up to y’all” And you ain’t…
‘My heart stopped’: Messi endures career-threatening horror tackle before fans swarm pitch to meet relieved Argentina hero (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Football icon Lionel Messi risked a horror leg break last night after a shockingly violent tackle while on international duty with Argentina – but he played on before fans of hosts Venezuela stormed the pitch to try and meet him. If they were up watching in the…
Chinese three-dose vaccine 82% effective against severe Covid-19 infection, developer says
Follow RT on A new Chinese vaccine, developed by Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co., has been shown to be nearly 82% effective in preventing severe forms of Covid-19 in trials, which may prove useful in the country’s inoculation efforts. On Friday, the company issued a statement saying that its vaccine…
Massive explosion rocks Kazakh military base, as emergency workers scramble to battle massive blaze in Central Asian nation
Follow RT on A colossal blast has shaken an armed forces facility near the city of Taraz in southern Kazakhstan, with defense officials confirming to local media that a fire is still raging near the base after the huge explosion. In a statement issued on Thursday evening, the Ministry of…
Greece dismisses any chance of becoming ‘EU gateway’ for Afghan refugees amid Taliban crisis
Follow RT on The Greek minister for migration and asylum has vowed that the country will not serve as a gateway for fleeing Afghan refugees making their way into the European Union (EU), and instead called for a bloc-wide approach. Speaking on Tuesday to state television broadcaster ERT, Notis Mitarachi…
Cyber sleuths cry cover-up in Ukrainian mayor ‘murder’ mystery, after finding inconsistencies in police video of supposed suicide
Follow RT on Online amateur investigators delving into the alleged murder of a Ukrainian opposition politician believe they’ve stumbled on a gaping hole in dodgy security camera ‘evidence’ that was purported to paint his death as a suicide. Police in the city of Krivoy Rog announced on Sunday that they…
As Covid-19 variants seem to get the upper hand in the race against vaccines, 2 top scientists explain where the world went wrong
Follow RT on By Anastasia Safronova, RT editor The initial hopes that vaccine development would be the remedy against Covid-19 are fading, blown up by the spread of the Delta variant. RT asks experts whether this outcome could have been foreseen and avoided. It’s been well over a year since…
RT’s Boom Bust asks if mining the ‘quadrillion-dollar’ golden asteroid will make everyone on Earth a billionaire
Follow RT on NASA is planning a mission to explore asteroid Psyche 16, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, which is supposed to contain massive amounts of precious metals. The so-called ‘quadrillion-dollar’ asteroid reportedly has so much gold and other precious metals, that mining it could make everyone…
WHO calls on China to release data needed for Covid-19 origins probe, notes that ‘lab theory’ still on the table
Follow RT on Responding to Chinese concerns over the probe into the ‘lab hypothesis’ of the pandemic’s origin, the World Health Organization said it wasn’t playing politics but seeking the necessary data and following the science. In a statement released on Thursday, the WHO called on all governments “to depoliticize…
What is ethereum’s London hard fork & how it will impact the crypto world? RT’s Boom Bust finds out
Follow RT on The London hard fork, the latest software upgrade activated by ethereum, the second-largest blockchain network, sent its price up, having pushed bitcoin back up over the $40,000 level. Boom Bust co-host Christy Ai analyzes what’s behind the event and why the hard fork is such a big…
FDA aiming to give full approval to Pfizer’s Covid jab by Labor Day to inspire more ‘vaccine confidence’ – reports
Follow RT on The US Food and Drug Administration hopes to grant full authorization for Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine by early September, the New York Times reported, putting the agency slightly ahead of the president’s estimate of “early fall.” The regulator will look to complete the approval process by the beginning…
Scottish minister cries ‘discrimination’ as kid is rejected from nursery over ‘ethnic-sounding’ name… but not everyone’s convinced
Follow RT on Scotland’s health minister has reported a nursery school to watchdogs after claiming his daughter’s application was twice refused on the grounds that her name is Muslim. He says he is seeking legal advice. Late on Sunday evening, Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s outspoken health minister, took to Twitter to…
Majority of Covid patients in hospital may have been admitted for OTHER ailments before testing positive, leaked NHS data suggests
Follow RT on Over 50% of Covid patients in England tested positive only after being hospitalised – likely for other reasons – leaked NHS data has suggested, raising questions about the true impact the virus is having on the healthcare system. The previously hidden figures, covering all NHS trusts in…
‘They are ours’: Russian women’s team celebrate silver as South Korea extend archery reign with dominant Tokyo Olympics victory
Follow RT on South Korea swept to a ninth straight gold in the women’s archery at the Olympic Games – but there was plenty to be proud of for their Russian opponents in the final, who secured silver after three superb performances. An San, Jang Min-hee and Kang Chae-young extended South…
‘Freedom rally’: Thousands protest ‘Covid passports’ in London… as anti-vax speaker threatens doctors with ‘Nuremberg trials’
Follow RT on Anti-lockdown and anti-vaccination activists have rallied in multiple British cities against the ‘vaccine passport’ initiative. In London, one of the speakers triggered a major controversy by likening NHS staff to Nazi doctors. Thousands of people have gathered at the Trafalgar square in London on Saturday for the…
France doesn’t rule out localized curfews to tackle Covid-19 outbreaks, secretary of state says
Follow RT on France’s secretary of state has revealed that localized curfews could return, as coronavirus cases are rising above a proposed incidence threshold in many regions. Clement Beaune said the re-imposition of regional curfews could be used to combat Covid-19 outbreaks in certain areas across France, claiming that the…
Investment or imperialism? One of the world’s largest gold mines could’ve transformed Kyrgyzstan. Instead, it enriched Canadians
Follow RT on By Gabriel Gavin. Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia’s second poorest nation, is sitting on a pile of gold, quite literally. For years, the bulk of profits from the colossal Kumtor Mine have been sent abroad. Now, a new government is trying to change that. In May, the former Soviet…
It’s always an emergency in New York: Governor Cuomo calls GUNS ‘public health crisis’
Follow RT on Less than two weeks after ending the state of emergency over Covid-19, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared another, on gun violence. He also signed a bill that would make it easier to sue gun manufacturers for crime. In an executive order made public on Tuesday,…
England fans sing ‘nationalist’ chant about German bombers ahead of Euro 2020 clash despite being warned about bans (VIDEO)
Follow RT on England fans have been heard singing the controversial ‘10 German bombers’ chant ahead of their Euro 2020 meeting with Germany at Wembley despite being warned that the chant could lead to bans. As fans gathered outside Wembley throughout the build-up to the clash, footage appeared on social…
With cases rising, Russian Ministry of Health is planning for Covid-19 re-vaccinations, as antibodies wane in early jab recipients
Follow RT on By Jonny Tickle The Russian Ministry of Health has begun preparing a Covid-19 revaccination program for those whose antibody levels have dropped to insufficient levels, as the country looks to take control over the recent rapid rise in cases. That’s according to Moscow daily Kommersant, which revealed…
Ronaldo’s Portugal routed by Germany in Munich as hosts get Euro 2020 campaign back on track
Follow RT on Inspired by a fantastic Robin Gosens, Germany beat holders Portugal 4-2 in their Euro 2020 meeting at Munich’s Allianz Arena. With their first win of the tournament, the Germans head up to second in Group F behind France. Both teams were unchanged from their first matches, but…
‘One of the worst ideas I have ever seen’: Fans lambast pro wrestling group AEW as they hold hilarious ‘fake MMA fight’ (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Pro wrestling and mixed martial arts have long been uncomfortable bedfellows but All-Elite Wrestling certainly weren’t having any of it when the sports entertainment league promoted a ‘mixed martial arts fight’ at a recent event. There is little denying that the growth of mixed martial arts has…
EU states recommend loosening of Covid travel restrictions for Americans
Follow RT on Member states of the European Union (EU) decided on Wednesday to begin loosening restrictions for travelers from the United States. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, travel restrictions in the European Union have stopped Americans – along with many other nationalities – from entering EU member…
‘Like a wet fish’: UFC fighter Hill refuses to tap despite having arm DISLOCATED by rival Craig (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Scottish submission specialist Paul Craig says he was impressed by rival Jamahal Hill’s toughness after the American refused to tap out in their fight at UFC 263 despite suffering a grotesque dislocation to his left arm. Craig added the scalp of yet another previously undefeated fighter to…
Goldman Sachs doubles down on $80 oil prediction
Follow RT on Goldman Sachs has reiterated its forecast that Brent crude will hit $80 per barrel this summer as demand quickly recovers. “Rising vaccination rates are leading to higher mobility in the US and Europe, with global demand estimated up 1.5 mb/d (million barrels per day) in the last…
EA confirms data breach as hackers claim they took FIFA 21 source code, Battlefield engine, and other LOOT
Follow RT on Gaming behemoth Electronic Arts has been hacked. While EA says the thieves did not compromise player data, it has confirmed they made off with the source code for the FIFA 21 game, the Frostbite engine, and other software secrets. The data breach was first reported by VICE’s…
‘It would be deserved’: Paul Pogba backs calls for N’Golo Kante to WIN the Ballon d’Or after dragging Chelsea to European glory
Follow RT on Despite the Ballon d’Or being largely dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the past decade, Paul Pogba says that Chelsea star N’Golo Kante should be confirmed as the world’s best player in this year’s honors list. Pogba, who is likely to comprise the center of…
Twitter suspends vaccine skeptic group after it claims it obtained another 3,000 pages of Fauci emails in FOIA request
Follow RT on A vaccine skeptics group was temporarily locked out of its Twitter account after claiming that it acquired thousands of new emails from White House Covid-19 adviser Anthony Fauci, with the site labeling the post “disinformation.” The Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN) took to Twitter on Thursday to…